Brad Pitt is hated by his wife and children, but his reputation is still rising. Where is the paradox?

The divorce of the century between Brad Pitt and actress Angelina Jolie brought with it many consequences regarding his image as a bad father and husband, but he was still accepted by the public thanks to his special "charm".

According to Variety, the F1 racing blockbuster recently surpassed Napoleon to become Apple's highest-grossing film to date, with $293 million after just over a week of release. Previously, the film Napoleon directed by Ridley Scott achieved $221 million.

The initial success of F1 was attributed by the media to Brad Pitt, the superstar who had an impressive performance in the film. Doug Eldridge, founder of the media company Achilles PR, told Fox News: "Over the past 35 years, Pitt has participated in more than 60 movies and about 20 TV series. But what makes him a Hollywood icon is not the quantity, but the quality of those projects."

Eldridge further explained: "Early in his career, Pitt was known as a 'sexy male god', captivating audiences with his deep eyes and toned abs. However, from the mid to late 1990s, his career took a turn when he appeared in two iconic films, Seven and Fight Club. From there, Pitt conquered both male and female audiences."

Eldridge then compared Pitt to actor Robert Redford, saying that despite being past his youth, the actor is still full of style and charm, maintains his sobriety, and most importantly, finds roles that suit him.

In the 2000s, Pitt ventured into action blockbusters like Troy, World War Z, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, along with the Ocean's 11 series. He also collaborated with Quentin Tarantino on Inglourious Basterds and won the 2020 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Cascade Booth in Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood. Pitt previously won an Oscar in 2014 as a producer on 12 Years a Slave.

Media expert Matt Wolf commented: "Brad Pitt is still a household name, and his appeal has never faded. It is his ability to choose scripts and act authentically that helps him continue to succeed at the box office."

Meanwhile, Jared Meade - founder of Rayne Strategy Group - believes that Pitt is smart to "play the long game" in building his image. The expert assesses that despite being involved in many controversies in his personal life - including the messy divorce with Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie - the actor still maintains a fairly positive image in the public eye.

Meade believes that Brad Pitt is not in a hurry to correct his mistakes or create attention-grabbing tricks whenever he is involved in a scandal . Instead, the F1 star "lets time, quality work and self-control heal his personal image."

Pitt is also praised for his openness about personal issues, such as his battle with alcoholism. " He doesn't shy away from his personal mistakes, but admits them openly, without exaggerating or justifying them. This makes the public more sympathetic," said Jared Meade.

"Although some of the allegations against Pitt are serious, Pitt's image has never been one of a 'predator', a schemer or a malicious person. So far, the public seems to have forgiven him. They still love Pitt, despite his flaws," he added.

In terms of personal life, it seemed like the war could have ended after many years, but the post-divorce story of Hollywood's golden couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continues to stir up trouble.

Brad Pitt, 61, has filed a lawsuit demanding Angelina Jolie disclose all non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) she signed with third parties, according to new court filings. The move is seen as a direct response after Jolie accused Pitt of using the NDA to "silence" her about the incident on the fateful flight in 2016.

The conflict erupted in 2022 when Pitt sued Jolie for "secretly" selling 50% of his shares in Château Miraval to Tenute del Mondo, a subsidiary of the Stoli Group owned by Russian tycoon Yuri Shefler. Pitt said that this action violated the agreement between the two, intentionally "damaging" the effort and investment he had poured into this French property.

If Brad Pitt sees this as a purely business battle, an effort to protect his "legacy", Angelina Jolie paints a completely different picture.

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